Void (Verb)
Meaning 1
Declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The court decided to void the contract due to fraud.
- The judge voided the original verdict citing errors in the trial.
- The governor's decision was voided by the state legislature.
- The presiding judge moved to void the indictment.
- The board decided to void the election results due to irregularities.
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Meaning 2
Take away the legal force of or render ineffective; "invalidate a contract".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The judge's decision will void the original agreement due to the terms being unfair to one party.
- A material misrepresentation by one party to the contract may void it from being enforceable.
- If the contract was signed under duress, it can be void in court.
- The court has the authority to void any law that it deems unconstitutional.
- The bankruptcy filing can void any clauses in the lease that prohibited subleasing.
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Meaning 3
Clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something; "The chemist voided the glass bottle"; "The concert hall was voided of the audience".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The government took steps to void the village of people before the construction began.
- City officials worked tirelessly to void the shelter of all hazardous materials.
- The fire department voided the theater of everyone during the emergency drill.
- To reduce further damage, they quickly voided the floor of excess water.
- After the event, the event staff voided the entire venue of the attendees.
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Meaning 4
Excrete or discharge from the body.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The patient was unable to void due to the blocked urinary tract.
- He had difficulty voiding after the spinal cord injury.
- The doctor ordered imaging tests to investigate the man's inability to void his bladder.
- The medication caused her to void more frequently throughout the day.
- Patients with certain medical conditions may need to void in a collection container for testing.